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Adjective
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Like a good martini, the novel blends the zesty gin of satire with vermouthy fruitiness and lemon twists of sharp observation.—
Rob Kyff,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025 -
With the acidic marinara, zesty pesto, and little chunks of mozzarella, this hotdog hit all the markers of the tie-dye pie from Rubirosa.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Or use lentils in an entirely different pasta recipe altogether, like with bow tie noodles, roasted veggies, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette dressing. 9.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
11 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the sweetness of the carrots, the finished salad is garlicky, tangy, and spicy.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These large, flashy flowers—also known as titan arum—are famous for producing a pungent odor that stinks like rotting flesh.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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The scorpion metaphor, though pungent, was poorly chosen.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Orange Sneakers For a slightly less obvious choice, consider orange–the perfect zingy color for the summer months.—
Melisa Vargas,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Our tasters’ first impressions focused on the dressing’s zingy, sharp flavor.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Zestful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zestful. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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